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Nine reasons we love flat weave rugs (and you should, too!)...If you're looking for a versatile, eye-catching accent, flat weaves provide a flexible flooring solution. What are flat weave rugs? Flat weave rugs are likely the oldest type of rug around, created using a simple weaving technique that yields beautifully intricate patterns and rich colors. Threads are woven on a loom into colorful patterns, without the pile or b... |
Moroccan Rugs...Moroccan rugs generally have bright bands of color alternating with bands exhibiting geometric and mound like forms. They are frequent in Moroccan rug flat weaves and evoke desert scenes. Years ago women had more time to create colorful rugs and carpets, mixing different plants from the Atlas Mountains to find a special color. They tried to create a piece of art better than their neighb... |
Sisal Rugs...rk green fibrous leaves, perfect for creating a hard wearing rug for the home. The fibers are stripped from the leaves, then dried and treated before being woven into beautiful designs, from standard flat weaves in one color to complex ribbed weaves incorporating a variety of shapes and colors. Because sisal fibers can be fairly course, softer materials such as wool and cotton are often ad... |